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S 4938 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to requiring free internet service in households with students who live at or below the poverty level

Summary
Requires free internet service in households with students who live at or below the poverty level; directs broadband companies to install and/or upgrade broadband services in educational facilities.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires free internet for low-income students and upgrades school broadband, expanding digital access to education95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill expands internet access for low-income students and upgrades broadband in educational facilities, directly promoting digital equity within the technology topic.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
NY
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